Sway Bar, End Link, Shock Install
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Racer
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Sway Bar, End Link, Shock Install
I am upgrading the sway bars, end links, and shocks on my '99 FRC. Can the bars and end links be replaced with the car on ramps? I do not have access to a lift; however, have decent mechanical ability. Torque specs?
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Easy to do the bar on ramps. I did mine a few times.
The end links have a torx head on the bolt that needs to be controlled while undoing the nuts. I did not have the right size and had to buy one. (sorry, but I don't remember the size)
Front
Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Clamp Bolts = 43 lb ft
Stabilizer Shaft Link Nuts = 53 lb ft
Rear
Stabilizer Shaft Insulator (Lower) Clamp Nut = 70 lb ft
Stabilizer Shaft Insulator (Upr) Clamp Bolt = 49 lb ft
Stabilizer Shaft Link Nuts = 53 lb ft
I haven't done the shocks on mine yet, but the torques are below.
Front
Shock Absorber Lower Mounting Nuts = 21 lb ft
Shock Absorber Upr Mounting Nut = 19 lb ft
Rear
Shock Absorber Lower Mounting Bolt = 162 lb ft
Shock Absorber Upr Mounting Bolts = 22 lb ft
Good luck.
The end links have a torx head on the bolt that needs to be controlled while undoing the nuts. I did not have the right size and had to buy one. (sorry, but I don't remember the size)
Front
Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Clamp Bolts = 43 lb ft
Stabilizer Shaft Link Nuts = 53 lb ft
Rear
Stabilizer Shaft Insulator (Lower) Clamp Nut = 70 lb ft
Stabilizer Shaft Insulator (Upr) Clamp Bolt = 49 lb ft
Stabilizer Shaft Link Nuts = 53 lb ft
I haven't done the shocks on mine yet, but the torques are below.
Front
Shock Absorber Lower Mounting Nuts = 21 lb ft
Shock Absorber Upr Mounting Nut = 19 lb ft
Rear
Shock Absorber Lower Mounting Bolt = 162 lb ft
Shock Absorber Upr Mounting Bolts = 22 lb ft
Good luck.
Intermediate
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You can do it with ramps but it is much easier on jack stands and the tires off the car so you can access the end links easier.
